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EK08 NHU

2008 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,761 mi
Last recorded124,761 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A897,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 NHU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 124,761 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 119,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

Fail 16 Aug 2023 119,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

Pass 4 Aug 2022 113,092 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 107,046 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 98,833 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 90,613 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,782 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,754 miles

Nail in N/S/F tyre. 255/40/r19-100y

Two nails in N/S/R tyre. 255/40/r19-100y

Fail 26 Apr 2017 73,754 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/r19-100y (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in N/S/F tyre. 255/40/r19-100y

Two nails in N/S/R tyre. 255/40/r19-100y

Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres bald inside edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted nearside rear

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 20 Apr 2015 46,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted nearside rear

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 8 May 2014 35,405 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 32,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,341 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,794 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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EK08 NHU is a 2008 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 97,077 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK08 NHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK08 NHU registered?

EK08 NHU is a 2008 Audi A8, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is EK08 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 NHU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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